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      What is a typical working day like at Applebee's?

      Applebee's reviews

      Lead and you can be promoted right up the ladder

      General manager
      Former freelancer
      Citrus Park, FL
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You can move up the ladder

      Cons

      Small management team and you will be hands on every shift to help manage labor

      Team Lead

      Team lead
      Current employee
      Chesterfield, MI
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -flexible schedule -work life balance

      Cons

      -night and weekend shifts - 40 hour cap

      Salary

      Server
      Current employee
      El Paso, TX
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible Scheduling – Good for students or those with other commitments. Employee Discounts – Discounts on food while on shift. Fast-Paced Environment – Good for developing multitasking and customer service skills.

      Cons

      High-Stress Environment – Can be fast-paced, especially during peak hours. Lower Base Pay for Tipped Positions – Wages for servers/bartenders depend on tips. Inconsistent Hours – Shifts may vary week to week, making income unpredictable.

      it was fine

      Server/waiter
      Current employee
      Omaha, NE
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fun Coworkers. Free meals during your shift.

      Cons

      Low bill totals. bad tippers.

      Awesome place to work!

      Server
      Current employee
      Rexburg, ID
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Customers are usually nice and pay is not bad, especially with tips.

      Cons

      Time, time is always crazy, they prefer you to work at night.

      0/10

      Server
      Current employee
      Greenville, SC
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Free shift and training meals

      Cons

      I only worked a couple shifts before quitting but they had 12 servers on the floor for a Tuesday night. Not the best place to work if you want to make money.

      Decent Pay if You're Good At It

      Server
      Current employee
      Valparaiso, IN
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Instant Pay Tips Food On Shift

      Cons

      Low hourly wage Taxes take most of paycheck

      Branch specific

      Line cook
      Former employee
      Grand Rapids, MI
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      friendly team to work with, food after each shift

      Cons

      difficult job, high stress during rushes